Crime Stats - Men

Question 1

Functionalists

Answer 1

• sex role theory socialises men into “instrumental role”
• incentives men to turn to crime IF it has a “gain”

Question 2

Connell (female): Masculinity thesis

Answer 2

• men given easy ride in society due to hegemonic masculine structure
• male role models often glorify crime (even subconsciously), and young men identify with this - rappers, movies etc
• Messerschmidt: men turn to crime when they can’t succeed in legit ways (status frustration) —> their socialisation allows for this (masculine traits of competition)

Question 3

Opportunity theory (Marsh)

Answer 3

• linked to RR thought
• men have more opportunity to commit crime, and will if there’s a good benefit

Question 4

Developing Masculinity thesis

Answer 4

• Miller & Merton (subculturalists): young men more prone to hegemonic structure due to WC subcultures
• Lyngs edgework theory can also be applied to masculinity thesis